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Holidays Around the WorldAll Countries • All Holidays • Major Religions • Multi-CulturalMarch HolidaysUruguay: Landing of the 33 Patriots Day
Landing of the 33 Patriots: April 19Landing of the 33 Patriots is a public holiday in Uruguay. Uruguay’s Landing of the 33 Patriots is an annual celebration on April 19 which commemorates the lives of Thirty-Three Orientals whose lives and bravery paved the way for the country’s independence on August 25, 1825. Uruguay is located in the Southeastern part of South America. The majority of the country’s line of descent is European particularly Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. Passover Observed by Jews Around the World
Passover Date: Sunset on April 6Passover is a Jewish holiday and festival. Passover is a festival celebrated by the Samaritans and the Jews remembering the escape of the Hebrews from enslavement in Egypt. Passover in Israel is a seven-day festival of which the first and the last days are considered as holy days with abstention with work, special prayers to the Lord, and holiday meals. The other days in the middle are festival days known as Chol HaMoed. However, the Diaspora Jews historically have celebrated this festival for eight days. Jains of India Celebrates Mahavir Jayanti Festival
Mahavir Jayanti: April 5Mahavira Jayanti is a religious observance for followers of the Jain religion. Followers of Jainism in India celebrate the birth of Mahavir Jayanti (alternate name, Vardhamana) who set the doctrines and lay the foundation of Jainism. Mahavir Jayanti is considered to be the most important religious holiday among Jains, the name used to refer to the followers of Jainism. Hindus Celebrate The Birthday of Lord Rama
Birthday of Rama of India: March 31Birthday of Rama is a religious observance for Hindus worldwide. In the Hindu Calendar, the Birthday of Rama falls on the ninth day of the month of Chaitra which usually falls between the regular month of March and April. The celebration is locally called as Ramnavami or Rama Navami. Malta Celebrates Freedom Day
Malta’s Freedom Day: March 31Freedom Day is a public holiday in Malta. Every year on the 31st of March, the people of Malta celebrate the anniversary withdrawal of British troops from the country on March 31, 1979. Freedom Day is locally known in Malta as Jum il-Ħelsien. Next Page » |
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